Question:
Self pay in Florida.. Help

Does anyone have any pricing info in Central Florida ( or east/west coast) for self-pay? Thanks again.. It so helps to know there are others out there.    — juschi (posted on November 4, 2007)

November 4, 2007
Hi, I have not had surg myself. But my friend used Dr.Renkie [? on spelling] who is out of Palms of Pasadena Hospital, in ST.Petersburg, Fl. Anyways one of the young ladies that was having surg on the sameday was self-pay. I was under the impression it was about $16,000. I did not see a bill, but that was from the conversation that was going on in the waiting room. You can call the Dr.s and ask the self pay price at this time. I know Dr. Renkie has been very wonderful to all the people I have seen him with. I have Staywell ins. so I have to use another Dr. or I would go to Dr. Renkie myself. Check the hospitals in your area first. Best of luck in finding someone you are comfortable with. Julie
   — tootsie52

November 4, 2007
Hi Jutta, I asked straight out (even though I had insurance that was covering it at the time) MY surgeon said it costs $34,000.00 he would take 1/2 down ($17,000.00) and let the rest be finanaced. I had Dr. Dean Roye in Providence , Rhode Island. Had I not had insurance at the time I probably would have taken a second mortgage out on my house to pay for it. Best of Luck, Mickey.........
   — MCraig3

November 4, 2007
Hello I live in Maryville Tennessee and I had rny and the total cost was 27,300 and I was self pay hope this helps thanks Cindy
   — toyotawife

November 4, 2007
Dr.Rehnke is in South Pasadena a area of Saint Petersburg, FL Here is his website www.obesitynomorefl.com He is also a partner in www.journeylite.com in the NewTampa area of TampaBay.
   — Michael Eak

November 4, 2007
Bradenton Surgical Group in Bradenton, FL has a special right now for $13,500. I used this group for my surgery and I highly recommend them. I have insurance so I don't have much infomration about their self-pay, but I have attached the link to their website. http://www.bradentonsurgicalgroup.com/weight-loss-center/lap-band-special-price.html
   — leadfoot63

November 5, 2007
I live in Orlando, I am going through Dr. Jawad in Ocala (really good surgeon...he's rated like #3 in the country). His self-pay is around $25,000 and it's listed on his website. His site is really informative. http://www.jawadmd.com He also has support groups in Orlando. If you want to chat, send me a msg and we can chat Thomas :)
   — Thomas L.

November 5, 2007
again, thanks to all. I had an estimate from Dr. Overcash for $20k. It looks like he is right in line. Again, You all are a great source of information.
   — juschi

November 7, 2007
U can always go to Costa Rica a hot spot for this now 4,5oo.Yep 4500$ go check it out Costa rica bariatric surgeon.com usa docs don't like us to know it .Good luck
   — mom_of_Two